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step/tread on toes

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step/tread on someone's toes

to say or do something which upsets someone, especially by becoming involved in something which is their responsibility. I'd like to make some changes to the working procedures, but I don't want to tread on anyone's toes.

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step on it
step on the gas
step on toes
step out
step out of line
step up
step up to the plate

step/tread on toes
stern
stew
stew in own juice/juices
stick
stick around
stick by
stick in craw

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